Tropanes (including Nor And Dehydro Forms) Patents (Class 546/124)
  • Patent number: 7902221
    Abstract: The invention provides novel 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and a are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Long, Daisuke Roland Saito, Priscilla Van Dyke, Lan Jiang, Tmothy J. Church, John R. Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 7902220
    Abstract: The invention provides 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octyl-2-hydroxybenzamide compounds of formula (I): wherein R2, R7, and m are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically -acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc,
    Inventors: Daisuke Roland Saito, Daniel D. Long, Priscilla Van Dyke, Timothy J. Church, Lan Jiang, Bryan Frieman
  • Patent number: 7893256
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of this invention possess both ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity. Such compounds are useful for treating pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Adam Hughes
  • Publication number: 20100286193
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20100256114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-? hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-? hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: INCYTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wenqing Yao, Jincong Zhuo, Meizhong Xu, Brian W. Metcalf, Chunhong He, Ding-Quan Qian, Colin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100234392
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide compounds useful as preventives or remedies for circulatory diseases, nervous diseases, metabolic diseases, reproductive system diseases, and digestive diseases. [Means for Solving Problems] Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or the like; R2 is phenyl, heteroaryl, or the like; Q is N or CH; and M1, M2, M3 and M4 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, or alternatively M1 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, or M4 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, with the proviso that M1, M2, M3, and M4 are such that one —CH2- or —CH2-CH2- group is formed thereamong.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Nagase, Takahide Sasaki, Toshiyuki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 7776885
    Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds for the manufacture of medicament for gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal disease, gastric motility disorder, non-ulcer dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, dyspepsia, esophagitis, gastroesophageral disease, nausea, central nervous system disease, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorder, emesis, migraine, neurological disease, pain, cardiovascular disorders, cardiac failure, heart arrhythmia, diabetes and apnea syndrome. These compounds have 5-HT4 receptor agonistic activity, and thus are useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome or the like in mammalian, especially humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Katsu, Satoru Iguchi, Hiroki Sone, Chikara Uchida, Takashi Kojima
  • Patent number: 7767691
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Dramane I. Laine, Michael R. Palovich, Brent W. McCleland
  • Publication number: 20100190821
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan PETERS, Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Jorgen Scheel-Kruger, John Paul Redrobe
  • Patent number: 7732441
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of this invention possess both ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity. Such compounds are useful for treating pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Adam Hughes
  • Patent number: 7700619
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel (1R,2R,3S,5S)-2-methoxymethyl-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane tartrate salts, such as L-tartrate monohydrates and anhydrates, wherein the salts are useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. Additionally, the invention also relates to the use of these salts in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the salts of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Brian Frøstrup, Frank Wätjen, Klaus Snej Jensen
  • Patent number: 7695917
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of rescuing gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) mutants with IN3 or a mimetic thereof. IN3 significantly rescues 11 missense mutations as assessed by radioligand binding and by IP production. Such rescue occurred despite widely disparate loci along the receptor. In addition, many altered GnRH receptors (terminally truncated, internal deletions, or lacking the ability to form bridges to form tertiary structure) were rescued with IN3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventor: P. Michael Conn
  • Patent number: 7638532
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, David Tristram Brown, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7638629
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: selectively inhibit production of A?(1-42) and hence are useful in treatment or prevention of disease associated with deposition of ?-amyloid in the brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd,
    Inventors: Joanne Clare Hannam, Janusz Jozef Kulagowski, Andrew Madin, Mark Peter Ridgill, Eileen Mary Seward
  • Publication number: 20090298867
    Abstract: The invention is directed to delta opioid receptor modulators. More specifically, the invention relates to tricyclic ?-opioid modulators. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating mild to severe pain and various diseases using compounds of the invention are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: John R. Carson, Ellen Codd, Christine M. Razler, Andrea Works, Mark McDonnell, James J. McNally
  • Publication number: 20090270449
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of aminophenyl compounds having the structure: wherein R1 is cyano or nitro and ring A is a bi- or tricyclic bridged heterocycle and to their use as modulators of androgen receptor for the treatment or prevention of conditions relating thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: NATHALIE SCHLIENGER, Mikkel Boas Thygesen, Jan Pawlas, Fabrizio Badalassi, Rasmus Lewinsky, Birgitte Winther Lund, Roger Olsson
  • Patent number: 7592355
    Abstract: The invention provides novel quinolinone-carboxamide 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with 5-HT4 receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Marquess, Paul R. Fatheree, S. Derek Turner, Daniel D. Long
  • Patent number: 7585877
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of aminophenyl compounds having the structure: wherein R1 is cyano or nitro and ring A is a bi- or tricyclic bridged heterocycle and to their use as modulators of androgen receptor for the treatment or prevention of conditions relating thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventors: Nathalie Schlienger, Mikkel Boas Thygesen, Jan Pawlas, Fabrizio Badalassi, Rasmus Lewinsky, Birgitte Winther Lund, Roger Olsson
  • Patent number: 7579361
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Jakob Busch-Petersen, Michael R. Palovich, Zehong Wan, Hongxing Yan, Chongjie Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090208415
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel tropane compounds and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Organix, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Blundell, Peter C. Meltzer, Bertha K. Madras
  • Patent number: 7576096
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Jakob Busch-Petersen, Michael R. Palovich, Zehong Wan, Hongxing Yan, Chongjie Zhu
  • Patent number: 7563803
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Zehong Wan, Hongxing Yan, Michael R. Palovich, Dramane I. Laine
  • Publication number: 20090163471
    Abstract: A compound according to Formula I or II: wherein R1, R1b, R2, L1, and L2 and L2b are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Rice, Naing Aay, Neel Kumar Anand, Arlyn Arcalas, Tae-Gon Baik, Charles M. Blazey, Owen Joseph Bowles, Chris A. Buhr, Joerg Bussenius, Simona Costanzo, Jeffrey Kimo Curtis, Steven Charles Defina, Larisa Dubenko, Abigail R. Kennedy, Angie Inyoung Kim, Katherine Lara, Sunghoon Ma, Jean-Claire Limun Manalo, Csaba J. Peto, Tsze H. Tsang, Longcheng Wang
  • Patent number: 7544802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a 2-(ethoxymethyl)-tropane derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, by reacting the corresponding 2-(hydroxymethyl)-tropane derivative with ethyl bromide in the presence of a base, and a phase transfer catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Richard Ehlenz, Oliver Meyer, Sascha Wagner
  • Publication number: 20090137625
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel enantiomers useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, Dorthe Filtenborg Olesen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, John Paul Redrobe
  • Publication number: 20090130090
    Abstract: New antagonists of the interaction between the CCR1 Chemokine receptor and its ligands, including MIP-1? (CCL3), represented by formula (I) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy for the treatment of pathological conditions or diseases susceptible of being improved by antagonism of the CCR1 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Emma Terricabras Belart, Maria Dolors Fernandez Forner, Maria Estrella Lozoya Toribio
  • Patent number: 7531661
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, useful in the treatment of CCR5-related diseases and disorders, for example, useful in the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention or treatment of an HIV infection, and in the treatment of the resulting acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Youngman, Wieslaw Mieczyslaw Kazmierski, Hanbiao Yang, Christopher Joseph Aquino
  • Patent number: 7507747
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael R. Palovich, Zehong Wan, Chongjie Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090062335
    Abstract: The invention provides novel 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and a are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel D. Long, Daisuke Roland Saito, Priscilla Van Dyke, Lan Jiang, Timothy J. Church, John R. Jacobsen
  • Publication number: 20090062333
    Abstract: The invention provides 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octyl-2-hydroxybenzamide compounds of formula (I): wherein R2, R7, and m are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Daisuke Roland Saito, Daniel D. Long, Priscilla Van Dyke, Timothy J. Church, Lan Jlang, Bryan Frieman
  • Publication number: 20090062332
    Abstract: The invention provides novel 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compounds of formula (I): where the variables are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Daisuke Roland Saito, Daniel D. Long, John R. Jaconsen
  • Patent number: 7495010
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Kristen E. Belmonte, Jakob Busch-Petersen, Dramane I. Laine, Michael R. Palovich
  • Publication number: 20090030035
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, David Tristram Brown, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7476740
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel tropane compounds and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Organix, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Blundell, Peter C. Meltzer, Bertha K. Madras
  • Publication number: 20090005564
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation of an N-methylated heterocycle, particularly a morphine or tropane alkaloid or derivative thereof. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with a metal catalyst and a solvent in the presence of an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Robert James Carroll, Hannes Leisch, Tomas Hudlicky
  • Patent number: 7459556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing substituted 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-ols having the structural formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R is benzyl, R5-benzyl, allyl, —C(O)R6, —C(O)OR8 or —CH(R7)2; R1 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; and R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification; comprising a) reacting an amine of formula II R—NH2??II with 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran or HC(O)(CH2)2C(O)H, and C(O)(CH2C(O)OR4)2, wherein R4 is H or alkyl, to obtain a compound of formula III b) reacting a compound of formula III with I-R1, alkyl lithium, and optionally a lithium salt, to obtain a compound of formula I; and c) optionally converting a compound of formula I wherein R is benzyl, R5-benzyl, allyl, —C(O)R6 or —C(O)OR8 to a compound of formula I wherein R is —CH(R7)2. Intermediates in the process are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingrid Mergelsberg, Gerald Werne
  • Publication number: 20080279775
    Abstract: Disclosed are benztropinamine analogs having the formula I (I) in which E is NR1, S, or CH2; B is NR4, O, or CH2; m=1 to 5; n=1 to 3; Ar is a C5-C20 monocyclic aryl group or a C10-C20 bicyclic aryl group or a heteroaryl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and any combination thereof; and bond “a” can be of ?, ?, or ?/? configuration, wherein R1 to R5 are as described in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions and use thereof, e.g., in treating mental disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
    Inventors: Amy Hauck Newman, Peter Grundt, Jonathan L. Katz
  • Patent number: 7439255
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Zehong Wan, Hongxing Yan, Michael R. Palovich, Dramane I. Laine
  • Publication number: 20080249127
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Dramane I. Laine, Michael R. Palovich, Alexander G. Preston, Anthony William James Cooper
  • Patent number: 7432376
    Abstract: Disclosed are tropane-based prodrug compounds bearing fatty ester and aromatic substituents. The compounds can be used for alleviating symptoms of CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York, The
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Publication number: 20080234315
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using them. Compounds of Formula (I) are, inter alia, wherein: R1 and R2 are, independently, selected from the group consisting of 3-thienyl, pyridyl, benzyl, pyrimidyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl and C3-7cycloalkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Jakob Busch-Petersen, Dramane Ibrahim Laine, Michael R. Palovich, Roderick S. Davis, Wei Fu, Haibo Xie
  • Publication number: 20080226559
    Abstract: Disclosed are benztropine analogs having the formula (I) in which Ar is a C6-C20 monocyclic aryl group or a C10-C20>bicyclic aryl group or a heteroaryl, heterocyclic, or arylheterocyclic group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, P, and any combination thereof; m=1 to 5; n=1 to 3; and R1 to R4 are as described in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions and use thereof, e.g., in treating mental disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE USA,REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Amy Hauck Newman, Mu-Fa Zou, Jonathan L. Katz
  • Publication number: 20080194618
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Dramane I. Laine, Michael R. Palovich, Brent W. McCleland
  • Patent number: 7407970
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Birgitte L. Eriksen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Jørgen Scheel-Krüger, Gunnar M. Olsen
  • Patent number: 7405332
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparation of a fluorohaloalkane, preferably an [18F]fluorohaloalkane of formula (I) wherein X is halo and n is an integer of from 1 to 6; which comprises: reaction of the corresponding organosilicon compound of formula (II): wherein n is as defined for the compound of formula (I); and R?, R?, and R?? are independently selected from C1-6 alkyl and C1-6 haloalkyl; and R? may alternatively be the group: with a compound of formula (III): wherein X is as defined for the compound of formula (I) and Y is halo. Intermediates having use in such processes are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hammersmith Imanet Ltd.
    Inventors: Frank Brady, Sajinder Luthra, Yongjun Zhao
  • Publication number: 20080139603
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of this invention possess both ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity. Such compounds are useful for treating pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Adam Hughes
  • Patent number: 7381733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tropane derivatives having dopamine reuptake inhibitor activity for the treatment of diseases associated with reduced blood flow to the brain or with instances of a temporary break in blood supply to the brain, such as ischemic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Jørgen Scheel-Krüger, Lars Christian B. Rønn
  • Patent number: 7378526
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel azacyclic ethynyl derivatives, which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Tino Dyhring Jørgensen, Philip K. Ahring
  • Patent number: 7375114
    Abstract: The invention provides novel quinolinone-carboxamide 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with 5-HT4 receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Marquess, Paul R. Fatheree, S. Derek Turner, Daniel D. Long, Seok-Ki Choi, Adam A. Goldblum, Daniel Genov
  • Patent number: 7361667
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, alcohol addiction, tobacco addiction, nicotine addiction, parkinsonism including Parkinson's disease, female and male orgasmic disorders, female and male sexual arousal disorders, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and disorders characterized by anxiety and/or depression. In this method, a therapeutically effective, nontoxic dose of a 4?,4?-substituted 3?-(diphenylmethoxy) tropane analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to the patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: P2D, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank P. Zemlan